Vaibhav Gupta is an Indian singer who is known for being the winner of season 14 of the singing reality show Indian Idol in 2024.

Wiki/Biography

Vaibhav Gupta was born in 2024 (age 20 years; as of 2024) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He did his schooling at Mantora Public School, Kalyanpur, Kanpur. He took admission to Christ Church College, Kanpur. Since childhood, he liked singing a lot. When he was in school, he used to take classical music training. He was a bright student and was the head boy in school. According to him, his father wanted him to pursue engineering but due to his interest in music, Vaibhav decided to pursue a career in singing.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Vaibhav’s father’s name is Vishnu Gupta, who is a businessman.

Vaibhav Gupta with his father

His mother separated from his father when he was young. His father married again. He has a real brother and a step-brother named Anubhav Gupta.

Vaibhav Gupta’s step-mother and step-brother

Religion

He follows Hinduism.

Vaibhav Gupta’s Facebook post about his religion

Singing

In 2017, he became the winner of the ‘Kanpur Got Talent’ show.

Vaibhav Gupta after winning ‘Kanpur Got Talent’

He participated in a singing competition at the digital-cultural fest ‘Ignitia -18,’ held at PSIT, Kanpur and won it.

Vaibhav Gupta after winning the PSIT Singing Competition

He won the KSS Inter School Solo Singing competition in 2020.

Vaibhav Gupta after winning the KSS Inter School Solo Singing competition

He won Radiocity Super Singer season 14 in 2020.

Vaibhav Gupta after winning Radiocity Super Singer season 14

Indian Idol

In 2023, he participated in the singing reality TV show Indian Idol Season 14 on Sony TV.

He was announced as the winner of the show on 3 March 2004. He won prize money of Rs. 25 lakh and a Maruti Suzuki Brezza car.

Vaibhav Gupta after winning Indian Idol Season 14

He received a lot of appreciation from all the guests on the show including Mahesh Bhatt, singer Sukhwinder Singh, and Hrithik Roshan. He received the best compliment from guest Karisma Kapoor who said that Vaibhav reminded her of Shammi Kapoor. In one of the episodes, judge Shreya Ghoshal appreciated his journey on the show and wished him the best. She described his journey as remarkable, consistent, and inspiring.

Tattoo

He has a tattoo of Shiv ji inked on his right hand.

Vaibhav Gupta’s tattoo

Facts/Trivia

• He is called by the name ‘Kanpur ka Tarana’ by the judges of the reality TV show Indian Idol. ^[1]ETV Bharat

•  When he was young, his mother got separated from his father which led to a lot of mental stress for him. In an interview, he mentioned that his father was always there for him and helped him deal with the stress.

• Before becoming part of the show Indian Idol, he was rejected many times, but he kept a lot of patience to deal with it. In an interview, he said,
  

  I never cried because of rejections, failures, or setbacks. I kept it all inside and that gradually became an intense fire to achieve my goals. I am a big Mahadev believer and I used to always end up at temples and talk it out with God and feel a sense of calmness and reassurance that things would work out one day. And I’m glad it happened today.”

• According to him, he wants to do playback singing in Bollywood. In an interview, he added that he wanted to become a playback singer for actors Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Ranveer Singh.
• In an interview, he said that he would make his dream studio with the winning amount from the show Indian Idol so that he can make music that he likes. In the interview, he said,
  

  With the prize money that I’ve won from the show, I wish to make my studio where I can record the songs and make many other tracks to entertain the viewers. I can’t wait to do the same and get the feedback of my fans. My viewers and fans have always supported me and I wish I could always manage to entertain them. Having a studio has always been a dream and with the prize money, I can smoothly attain the same.”

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Annu Rani is an Indian javelin thrower who is famous for being the first Indian female to reach the World Athletics Championships finals, held in Doha in 2019.

Wiki/Biography

Annu Rani Dharayan was born on Friday, 28 August 1992 (age 31 years; as of 2023) in Bahadurpur village, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. When she was young, she used to play cricket with her brother who noticed that Annu’s upper body was strong and she had the strength to throw javelin. He started training her by asking her to throw sugarcane sticks in an empty field. When she was 18, she threw her first javelin in 2010. She discussed the traditional values of her childhood in an interview and said that, contrary to the stereotype of an Indian girl cooking Rotis in the kitchen, she was a sports-loving girl who aspired to become a professional athlete. In an interview, she recalled that once her school prohibited her from practising after she accidentally broke a flower pot during a practice session.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Weight (approx.): 70 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Annu’s father’s name is Amarpal Singh, who is a farmer.

Annu Rani with her father

Her mother’s name is Munni Devi. She has two brothers and two younger sisters. One of her brother’s names is Upendra Singh, who is a long-distance runner.

Wife & Children

Annu is unmarried.

Religion

She follows Hinduism.

Annu Rani’s post about her religious values

Career

Struggles faced after choosing to play

Annu could not afford a javelin stick so she made her first stick with a long piece of bamboo. Because of inadequate facilities in the village and limited practice opportunities at school, Annu created a makeshift ground in her father’s field to practice. She would travel 13 miles daily to practise. Her sister would stay with her until late into the night to ensure her safety. Her father did not support her playing sports but her brother paid for her training. In 2012, when she received the call for the Indian camp, her father refused to send her alone to Patiala, where the camp was taking place. In an interview, her brother disclosed that his family’s financial situation was so bad that Annu had to borrow money to purchase shoes for her training. In an interview, she recalled that during her early days, the family faced financial struggles to afford tickets for her competitions. There were instances when she had to sleep on the train floor during travels or borrow money from neighbours to purchase tickets.

Training for the game

She used to play in many national tournaments and after witnessing her performance in one of the matches, Commonwealth Bronze Medallist Kashinath Naik was keen to coach her for competitions abroad; however, this needed him to persuade her father to permit her to train away from home. After his father gave his approval, Annu enrolled in Kashinath’s classes in 2013. Kashinath inspired her to dream about the Olympics. She asked her to watch motivational movies like Sultan, Dangal and Sachin: A Billion Dreams. After that, Annu received training at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, where she would lift 180 kg of weight intensely several times a day to develop a powerful body. Her javelin used to weigh about 600 grammes. Annu claimed that she increased her strength by using a heavier weapon. Later, she received training from Baljeet Singh.

Achievements 

In 2014, she broke the 14-year-old national record with her throw of 58.83 metres in the National Inter-State Athletics Championship in Lucknow. After this, she qualified for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, finishing eighth. In the same year, she threw 59.53 metres in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, which gained her a bronze medal.

Annu Rani during Asian Games 2014

In 2016, she made a throw of 60.01 metres at the Open National Athletics Championship breaking her record. Unfortunately, Annu had numerous injuries in the year that followed. For the first time, an Indian woman surpassed the 60-meter mark. In March 2019, she broke her record again with a throw of 62.34 meters at the National Senior Athletics Championships in Patiala, Punjab. In the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships on 21 April 2019 in Qatar, she became the first Indian woman javelin thrower to participate in the World Athletics Championship and won the silver medal.

Annu Rani during the World Athletics Championship 2019

She did not meet the qualifying standards for the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Annu Rani during the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha

However, her world ranking of 18 earned her a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Annu Rani at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Maintaining her strong performance, Annu won the gold medal in the 59th National Open Athletics Championships in October 2019 while competing in the women’s javelin throw event. At the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, she won with scores of 56.97, 55.97, 58.31, 57.29, and 56.86 before earning the final mark of 58.60 metres. In 2021, she gave her career best of 63.24m which helped her win the gold in the National Interstate Athletic Championship, Patiala, 2021. In the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, she became the first Indian female javelin thrower to win a bronze medal.

Annu Rani at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games

In 2023, she became the first Indian Javelin thrower to win a Gold medal in the Asian Games at Hangzhou. She recorded a season-best throw of 62.92 meters to secure her first-ever gold medal at a major international event. In an interview, she said that she felt depressed before the Asian Games and said,

I was trying the whole year and I was not able to give my best. I was feeling depressed and under pressure because the government spent a lot of money sending me abroad for training. This was my last competition of the season, and I did not give up. So I was determined to give my best.”

Annu Rani after winning at Asian Games 2023

Medals

Gold

• National Inter-State Athletics Championship in Lucknow in 2014

• 59th National Open Athletics Championship in 2019

• National Interstate Athletic Championship, Patiala in 2021

• Qosanov Memorial Championship, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2022

• Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in 2023

Silver

• 23rd Asian Athletics Championships in Qatar on 21 April 2019

Bronze

• Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea in 2014

• IAAF World Challenge event called the Ostrava Golden Spike Athletics Meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic in 2019

• Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022

Records

• In 2019, she became the first Indian female to reach the World Athletics Championships finals, held in Doha.

• In 2023, she became the first Indian woman to win gold in javelin throw at the Asian Games

Awards

• Sportstar Aces Sportswoman of the Year Award in Athletics in 2020
  

  Annu Rani receiving Sportstar Aces Sportswoman of the Year Award in Athletics in 2020

• Times of India Sports Award for the Best Female Athlete 2022
  

  Annu Rani posing with Times of India Sports Award for the Best Female Athlete 2022

• Trailblazer of the Year Award at the CNBC TV18 IBLA 2023
  

  Annu Rani posing with Trailblazer of the Year Award at the CNBC TV18 IBLA 2023

Facts/Trivia

• She likes shopping and reading books.

• She follows a vegetarian diet.

• According to her, during her early career, she encountered challenges practising with boys due to cultural norms in her village. She was taught to walk with her head bowed down and avoid making eye contact with men and boys.

• In an interview, while talking about the techniques used in javelin throw, Annu Rani said,
  

  Javelin is all about technique. Of course, power does matter, but I think I have enough strength to throw long. It is about fine-tuning the technique, and once that is done, I am confident of breaching the qualification mark. In this sport, you can make up 3-4 metres just by getting your technique right.”

• Her performances have even earned her an officer-rank job with the Indian Railways.

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Manohar Joshi was an Indian politician who is known for serving as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999. He held a prominent position within the Shiv Sena and was one of its key leaders. Many media accounts show his loyalty to the Thackerays, with him being a follower of Bal Thackeray. He often expressed his love for him by stating, “Balasaheb is my leader.” He is also one of the Indians to be elected at all four legislatures. He died on 23 February 2024 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Wiki/Biography

Manohar Gajanan Joshi ^[1]Daiji World was born on Thursday, 2 December 1937 (age 86 years; at the time of death) in Nandavi, Raigad district, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai. ^[2]The Week He also pursued a master’s degree in law ^[3]ETV Bharat and a PhD at Mumbai University. ^[4]The Print Born into a poor family, he supported himself through madukari, receiving alms reserved for those who have undergone the thread ceremony. He also worked as a waiter in inns and served as a peon in Mumbai. Manohar relocated to Mumbai for his education due to the limited educational opportunities in his village. After reaching Mumbai, he was drawn to the grassroots politics championed by Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, who later became his mentor, ultimately leading him to enter the realm of politics.

Manohar Joshi with Bal Thackeray

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 9″

Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper (Semi-Bald)

Eye Colour: Black

Family

He was born into a poor Brahmin family. ^[5]The Quint

Parents & Siblings

Manohar’s father’s name is Gajanan Krishna Joshi and his mother’s name is Saraswati Gajanan.

Wife & Children

Manohar got married to Anagha Joshi on 14 May 1964. His wife passed away in 2020.

Manohar Joshi with his wife

Together they have a son, Unmesh and two daughters, Asmita and Namrata.

Manohar Joshi’s son

Other Relatives

Joshi’s granddaughter, Sharvari Wagh, entered the film industry with the 2021 film “Bunty Aur Babli 2.”

Career

Politics

Joshi began his career as a teacher and entered politics in 1967. Upon finishing his studies in 1968, he commenced his career as an officer at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In 1972, he embarked on his political journey by securing a seat in the Legislative Council representing the Shiv Sena. He held this position for three consecutive terms until 1989. Additionally, he assumed the role of Mayor of Mumbai from 1976 to 1977.

Manohar Joshi after being elected as the Mayor

In 1990, he secured a seat in the Legislative Assembly as a candidate from the Shiv Sena. From 1995 to 1999, he held the position of Chief Minister of Maharashtra. His tenure marked a significant milestone as he became the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Maharashtra when the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition assumed power in 1995. However, the first non-Congress government in Maharashtra was led by Sharad Pawar in 1978, a member of the Indian National Congress (Socialist) at the time. As per many party members, he became the Chief Minister on 14 March 1995 winning over his uncle and frontrunner for the CM position, Sudhir Joshi. Thackeray asserted that Manohar’s intellect and business knowledge were superior, and he enjoyed good relations with other leaders, particularly Sharad Pawar of the Congress party. While serving as Chief Minister, the Maharashtra government entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hindujas. However, upon discovering this arrangement, Bal Thackeray voiced his dissatisfaction, feeling marginalized in the decision-making process. During his tenure as Chief Minister, the Maharashtra government launched a substantial slum rehabilitation program. The objective of this initiative was to offer complimentary housing to slum dwellers residing in makeshift huts before 1995. The construction of the Bombay Pune Expressway took place during Joshi’s tenure as Chief Minister. He established the Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Additionally, he organized the Advantage Maharashtra Conference to stimulate industrial investments within the state. Furthermore, he coordinated the Agro Advantage Maharashtra program aimed at supporting farmers and organized an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technology. He authored a book titled “Swachh Mumbai; Harit Mumbai” in Marathi, which centred on environmental issues and the Clean Mumbai Movement. During his tenure as Chief Minister, he encountered conflicts with various leaders, including Chhagan Bhujbal in 1991. Bhujbal voiced discontent when Bal Thackeray appointed Joshi as the Opposition leader, leading to Bhujbal’s leaving the party. During the 1999 General Elections, he secured a seat in the Lok Sabha representing Central Mumbai. Joshi served as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise from October 1999 to May 2002 in the administration led by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Between 2002 and 2004, he held the position of Speaker of the Lok Sabha under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. On 20 March 2006, he secured a seat in the Rajya Sabha after facing defeat in the prior Lok Sabha election in the Central Mumbai constituency. Despite his withdrawal from politics, he maintained a consistent presence, regularly attending all gatherings at the Thackerays’ residence, “Matoshree.”

Educator

He started the Kohinoor Technical/Vocational Training Institute to provide training as electricians, plumbers, TV/radio/scooter repairmen and photographers to semi-skilled youngsters. Later, he started many more branches of Kohinoor in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik. He also started a construction and capital-oriented business. He established the Kohinoor Business School and the Kohinoor-IMI School of Hospitality Management in Khandala, Maharashtra. He also assumed the Chancellorship of Dnyaneshwar Vidyapeeth.

Award

• 2025: Padma Bhushan (Posthumously) in Public Affairs (Maharashtra)

Controversies

Alleged for provoking riots in Ayodhya

Amidst the 1992-1993 riots sparked by the Babri Masjid’s demolition in Ayodhya, both Joshi and Bal Thackeray were seen encouraging Shivsainiks to engage in violence against Muslims following the Indian government’s directive for an inquiry known as the Srikrishna Commission Report. Joshi, a member of the BJP-Shiv Sena government during that period, denounced the report as “anti-Hindu, pro-Muslim, and biased,” declaring his refusal to acknowledge the commission’s suggestions. ^[6]The Hindu

Biased allotment of land

During his tenure as Chief Minister of Maharashtra, he sanctioned a piece of land in Pune to a developer known to his son-in-law, Girish Vyas for a school project. In 1998, Girish constructed a residential complex named Sundew on the allotted land. However, in January 1999, Joshi resigned from his position following an investigation initiated by RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar from Pune. In March 2009, the Bombay High Court deemed the housing complex illegal. In 2011, the Supreme Court of India ruled on the matter and imposed a fine of Rs. 15,000. Despite labelling the allegations as “political vendetta,” Joshi accepted Thackeray’s request to step down from his position. Later, the building was repurposed for a school. ^[7]NDTV

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

• Cash: Rs. 25,000

• Deposits in Banks: Rs. 10,39,437

• Bonds, Debentures and Shares: Rs. 5,88,734

• Motor Vehicles: Rs. 15,20,500

• Jewellery: Rs. 6,00,000

• Other assets: Rs. 12,11,861

Immovable Assets

• Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,50,00,000

• Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 30,00,000

• Commercial Buildings: Rs. 1,29,00,000

• Residential Buildings: Rs. 99,00,000

Note: The given estimates of assets do not include assets owned by his wife and dependents. ^[8]My Neta

Net Worth

Rs. 4 Crore

Note: The given estimates of assets do not include assets owned by his wife and dependents. ^[9]My Neta

Death

In May 2023, he was hospitalized at PD Hinduja Hospital in a “semi-comatose state” following a brain haemorrhage. On 23 February 2024, at the age of 86, he passed away in Mumbai. He experienced a cardiac arrest on 22 February 2024 and was admitted to the intensive care unit at Hinduja Hospital. His final rites were performed at the Shivaji Park crematorium. Officials stated that he received a state funeral. ^[10]The Indian Express

Last rites of Manohar Joshi

Facts/Trivia

• He was known by the names Joshi sir and Manohar Pant by his party leaders. ^[11]The Print

• In September 2022, Joshi was appointed as an important patron of NLC Bharat.

• In September 2023, Sada Sarvankar, an MLA aligned with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, made a significant statement in a widely shared video. He alleged that Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut had incited him to attack Joshi’s residence at Shivaji Park in 2009. Despite the claim lacking evidence, tensions between Joshi and Uddhav Thackeray were observed by party members, especially after the passing of Bal Thackeray in 2012.

• In 2013, tensions between Uddhav Thackeray and Manohar reached a peak. During the Shiv Sena’s annual Dussehra rally, Joshi, who was traditionally seated beside Bal Thackeray at all events, was forced to leave the stage. It was reported that supporters of Uddhav within the party were unhappy with Joshi’s remarks. Joshi had commented that the leadership approach of the Shiv Sena under Uddhav Thackeray was not as assertive as it had been under Bal Thackeray.

• In a statement, Gajanan Kirtikar, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MP talked about Joshi and said,
  

  Sir was known for discipline. I have worked with him in the party as well as in the state government. He was very punctual. He had a vision of development. He was a chief minister who worked at the ground level. His contribution to building Maharashtra as well the education field will never be forgotten.”

• He had a deep affection for Maharashtra and the Marathi-speaking people.

• He completed his doctoral thesis on the Shiv Sena, earning a PhD degree.

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Fazil Khan was an Indian journalist who died on 23 February 2024 in New York in a fire incident that broke out in an apartment building in New York’s Harlem.

Wiki/Biography

Fazil Khan was born in 1996 (age 27 years; at the time of death). He pursued a BA in English language and literature at Delhi University, New Delhi from 2014 to 2017, an English Journalism Diploma at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi from 2017 to 2018, and an MS in Data Journalism at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York from 2020 to 2021. ^[1]Fazil Khan – Linkedin

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

There is not much information about his parents.

Fazil Khan with his mother

He has five siblings, one of his brothers’ names is Kashif.

Career

In December 2014, Fazil undertook a research internship at the University of Delhi Vice Chancellor’s Office, where he remained until January 2015. From May 2018 to November 2018, he served as a sub-editor at Business Standard in New Delhi. Between December 2018 and August 2020, he held the position of correspondent at CNN-News18. Between September 2021 and March 2022, he served as an investigative fellow at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York. In September 2022, he began working as a data reporter at The Hechinger Report in New York. The publication specializes in reporting on innovation and inequality within the education sector. He remained in this position until his passing on 23 February 2024. His responsibilities included collecting and analyzing educational data and collaborating with colleagues to uncover educational disparities and investigate advancements in the field. As per his website, he has provided news bytes to THE CITY, USA Today, and Business Standard.

Death

Fazil passed away on 23 February 2024, following a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery at a six-story apartment building, St. Nicholas Place, in Harlem. ^[2]The Times of India This fire tragically claimed Khan’s life and caused injuries to 17 others. As reported by the New York Fire Department, eighteen people were rescued, twelve of whom were transported to a nearby hospital, with four being in critical condition. In a statement, fire department chief John Hodgens said,

On the third floor, one of the apartment doors was left open where the fire had started. The fire was so intense…if you could imagine, flames coming out that door and blocking off the stairwell.”

Building where fire took place

It was reported that multiple videos and images capturing the rescue operations gained significant attention on social media. Those who survived the building incident had to either jump out or make use of the fire escape. The Indian Embassy in New York extended support on 25 February 2024, confirming their engagement with the victim’s family and friends to facilitate in deportation of his body to India. The Indian Embassy took to X and wrote,

Saddened to learn about death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in touch with the late Mr. Fazil Khan’s family & friends. We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India.”

After his death, his organization, The Hechinger Report took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their condolences and wrote,

We learned Saturday that The Hechinger Report’s data reporter Fazil Khan died in a fire in the New York City building where he lived. We are devastated by the loss of such a great colleague and wonderful person, and our hearts go out to his family. He will be dearly missed.”

Facts/Trivia

• Following his graduation from Columbia Journalism School in 2021, he was chosen as a post-graduate fellow for the institution’s Global Migration Project.
  

  Fazil Khan with his friends while studying in Columbia University

• He possessed exceptional singing talent and demonstrated profound expertise in the field of music.

• According to a classmate, he was very serious about journalism, displaying dedication to his studies.

• As per a coworker, he indulged in poetry, was a gym enthusiast and engaged in competitive card games.

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Tania Singh was an Indian model and fashion designer who committed suicide on 20 February 2024.

Wiki/Biography

Tania Singh was born in 1996 (age 27 years; as of 2024) in Surat, Gujarat. She was pursuing modelling and fashion designing. She worked in an event management company. She used to live with her parents in Surat.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Tania’s father’s name is Bhanwar Singh, who works in a textile factory at Pandesara. She has a brother who lives in Canada.

Relationships/Affairs

Tania was in a relationship with cricketer Abhishek Sharma who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Tania Singh with Abhishek Sharma

Address

She resided at Happy Elegance Apartment, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat.

Death

Tania committed suicide on 20 February 2024 in Vesu, Surat, Gujarat. ^[1]The Indian Express

Facts/Trivia

• Her Instagram bio refers to herself as a disc jockey, makeup artist and model.

• Her last texts and chats with Sunrisers Hyderabad cricket player Abhishek Sharma who plays the IPL were discovered by the police when they examined her phone after her death.

• In a statement, ACP V.R. Malhotra of the Surat Police revealed that Tania had called cricket player Abhishek before taking her own life, but he did not respond. In the statement, he further said,
  

  We have so far learnt this much that cricketer was friends with the deceased. More details will be known in the investigation… We have not contacted the cricketer yet but we will send him a notice.”

• Tania’s father claimed that she was seen hanging from her apartment’s ceiling but no suicide note was discovered.

• In a statement, a police officer said,
  

  Tania Singh was probably in a relationship with the IPL player and for the last six months, the cricketer had not communicated with her. He had also blocked her phone number and did not respond to her messages on social media.”

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Harsh Likhari is an Indian singer and rapper who is known for collaborating with Canadian rapper Connor Price for a song.

Wiki/Biography

Harshpreet Singh ^[1]Harsh Likhari – Instagram was born on Saturday, 26 May 2007 (age 16 years; as of 2023) in Amritsar, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He is studying in class 11. When he was fifteen years old, he began writing raps. When he wrote his first song, “Jaat Da Clue,” he was in class 10. Harsh’s mother gave him a lot of support, even when his father wasn’t sure about his decision to pursue singing. He used to feel shy when recording songs, so at first he just wrote songs and never recorded them. He claimed in an interview that after recording his video one day, he called a friend to ask whether or not to put it on social media. After his friend encouraged him to try it, he had around 20,000 views the next day. Millions of people viewed the song in just one month. After informing his mother about the song’s success, she gave him financial support to officially release the song.

Physical Appearance

Hair Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

There is not much information about his parents and siblings. His father is a Raghi who recites Kirtan in Gurdwara.

Singing

His debut song was ‘Jatt Da Clue.’ He also recorded a tribute song to Sidhu Moosewala, ‘Jhota.’ His song ‘Splender’ gained a lot of appreciation.

He has recorded many other songs including Fame, Mad and Bad, Vaar, Yaari, Jatt Life, and Maa.

He recorded a song called “Customs” with Connor Price in February 2024. On Instagram, the song’s clip has received over a million views. Connor partnered with artists worldwide by initiating a social media competition known as “Spin The Globe.” ^[2]Harsh Likhari – Instagram

Facts/Trivia

• He wrote 35-36 songs in a notebook that he lost before releasing his debut rap song.

• He stated in an interview that he wished to promote Punjabi culture and Sikhism through his turban.

• He claimed that one of his neighbours had told his parents that he would struggle in his studies and end up driving an auto.

• When he began sharing the songs on social media, he got a lot of positive feedback from people worldwide. He has gained 436K followers on Instagram on the 100 singing videos he has shared on social media.

• He began his career as a rapper and performer after being influenced by Punjabi musician Sidhu Moose Wala. He dislikes it when people always compare him to his idol Sidhu Moose Wala because he thinks Sidhu cannot be compared to anyone. He is even called “Junior Sidhu Moose Wala” by many people.

• He claims that the renowned song “Splender” was inspired by his Splender bike, which he modified for around Rs. 30,000. He even revealed in an interview that because of the notifications, he was caught by the police.

• His school teachers requested him to perform a rap song during the senior class farewell in 2023.

• In an interview, he said that he wants to pursue graduation in music.

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Manoj Jarange Patil is an Indian activist who is known for contributing to many protests for the rights of Marathas. Since 2011, he has participated in 35 protests.

Wiki/Biography

Manoj Jarange Patil was born in 1982 (age 41 years; as of 2023) in Matori Village, Beed District, Maharashtra. He later shifted to Ankushnagar, Jalna, Maharashtra. He studied till class 12. He used to work in a hotel in Jalna.

Manoj Jarange Patil when he was a youngster

He lives in a house which is built on a two-acre farm.

Manoj Jarange Patil’s house in Jalna

There are only 3 pieces of furniture in his house including a three-seater couch and two armchairs. He has kept the statues and photographs of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and framed posters and newspaper articles of himself on the furniture. Some of th articles claiming him to be a Maratha Yoddha are hung on the wall.

Inside of Manoj Jarange Patil’s house

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 9″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

There is not much information about his parents.

Manoj Jarange Patil with his father

Manoj Jarange Patil with his mother

He has four brothers.

Wife & Children

Patil is married to Soumitra Jarange.

Manoj Jarange Patil’s wife

He has four children. His son’s name is Shivraj Jarange, who is pursuing B.Tech, and his daughter’s name is Pallavi Jarange, who studies in class 8.

Manoj Jarange Patil’s son

Manoj Jarange Patil’s daughter

Religion

He follows Hinduism.

Career

Politics

In 2004, he became the district youth president for Congress. He did not run the election because he left the party after some time. According to a leader from the Maratha group Sambhaji Brigade, Patil was unhappy with how the Congress party handled protests about a controversial book from 2003 named “Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India” by James Laine. The book incited disagreement among Marathas by posing questions regarding Shivaji’s parents. As a result, significant records at the Bhandarkar Oriental Study Institute that were helpful to the book’s study were destroyed. This incident resulted in numerous arrests. In an interview, his associate said,

He got very disturbed and did not approve of the stand that the government took at that time and hence he decided to leave politics and instead dedicated himself to social work.”

Activist

To plan demonstrations in support of the Maratha reservation, he founded the Shivba Sanghatana group. In 2009, he joined the movement to secure reservations for the Maratha minority in employment and education. He gained support from six of his close aides in Jalna district including Pandurang Tarakh, the village sarpanch, Ramesh Tarakh, a doctor from Antarwali Sarati, Pradeep Solunke, a teacher from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly called Aurangabad), and three farmers, Shreeram Kurankar, Sanjay Katare and Dhananjay Duphake who are his oldest associates. They play an important part in the rallies taken out by Patil. They helped him draw a rough plan for his travels, where he should deliver speeches and make arrangements for accommodation and food. In 2013, he started his first protest—a 13-day hunger strike in Shahgad to advocate Maratha reservation. He then embarked on a second hunger strike in front of the Jalna police chief’s office, lasting eight or nine days.

Manoj Jarange Patil during his hunger strike in August 2023

Marathas protested in 2016 after a Maratha girl in Kopardi was raped and killed by a gang. Patil also played a prominent role in these demonstrations. Patil organised Marathas from the Marathwada area and brought them to the state’s capital for the Maratha Kranti Morcha protests in Mumbai in 2016–17. Patil took out rallies across the country in 2021 following the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the Maratha reservation. This included a three-month demonstration in the Jalna district’s Sasht-Pimpalgaon, where a huge crowd came out to support him. In August 2023, the Maratha protesters came to the notice of people during a hunger strike. Chief Minister Shinde persuaded him to end the demonstration by pledging to form a committee to investigate the possibility of awarding Maratha certificates belonging to the Kunbi caste. Police attempted to forcibly remove him from the protest on the fourth day. This resulted in a fight between Patil’s followers and the police. He took out another demonstration in September 2023 which he ended after 16 days by drinking fruit juice from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Manoj Jarange Patil drinking juice offered by Eknath Shinde

He was asked by a group of top ministers and retired judges from the government to wait until 24 December 2023. He accepted their offer but also warned them saying if they did not meet the demand by the decided date, he would take out a strike again. On 26 December 2023, he announced his rally to Mumbai and a hunger strike until death at Azad Maidan. Patil spoke at the protest and declared he would begin an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on 20 January 2024. In a statement, he said,

It is difficult to suppress the Marathas. We will not return without getting reservation for the community. I will leave my village in Antarwali in Jalna district on foot and reach Mumbai and I will be joined by members from our community.”

Manoj Jarange Patil addressing a rally

On 27 January 2024, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a proposal said that he would provide Kunbi certificates to 57 lakh Marathas with Kunbi backgrounds. He also said that the certificates would be provided to the family members of Marathas with Kunbi backgrounds by showing the affidavits from relatives with Kunbi records. On 27 January 2024, when called off his march to Mumbai, he stated that the case would be looked after by the judges. He and his group later stated that they wanted some changes in the proposal. They also claimed that if their petitions were denied, they would stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from addressing campaign rallies in the state for the upcoming national elections. He started another hunger strike on 10 February 2024. His condition deteriorated on the sixth day of the strike, and he was given medication via an IV. In an interview, he talked about the hunger strike and said,

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and DCM Ajit Pawar asked for a month-long period to complete the report on Maratha reservation, therefore, I decided I will call off the strike for a month. I have made it clear to the state government that whether its report is positive or negative, it will have to start issuing Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community. If the state government fails to give the reservations to the Maratha community, then after a month, I will again resume this hunger strike,” Patil said at a gathering, warning the government that if they went against their word, he would “not allow any ministers of the incumbent government to roam freely in the state.”

Manoj Jarange Patil when he fell ill

Facts/Trivia

• To afford his daily expenses, he sold 2.5 acres of his 4-acre property.

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Puja Joshi is an Indian actress who mainly works in Gujarati films and television shows. She is famous for her role as Charu Shashtri in the Gujarati SitCom ‘Aa Family Comedy Che’ (2014-2015).

Wiki/Biography

Puja Joshi was born on Sunday, 28 June 1992 (age 32 years; as of 2024) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She pursued a B.Sc biotechnology degree at Mithibai College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. ^[1]Puja Joshi – Facebook She started her career on TV and liked working on it. Shooting every day, learning lines, and playing the same role every day was repetitive, but she learned a lot from her time in the TV industry.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″

Weight (approx.): 55 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Figure Measurements (approx.): 32-28-38

Family

Parents & Siblings

Puja’s father’s name is Ameet Joshi, who is a former pilot and her mother’s name is Sritha Joshi, who is a homemaker.

Puja Joshi with her father

Puja Joshi with her mother

She has a brother, Rijul Joshi, who is a pilot.

Puja Joshi with her brother

Husband

She got married to Malhar Thakar on 26 November 2024.

Malhar and Puja during their wedding ceremony

Relationship/Affairs

In November 2024, she confirmed her relationship with her rumoured boyfriend Malhar Thakar, Gujarati Actor.

Puja Joshi with Malhar Thakar

Career

Film

Puja made her debut with the film Aavu j Rehshe in 2018.

Puja Joshi in the film Aavuj Rehshe (2018)

In 2022, she appeared in Gujarati films like Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022) as Dharmessh Mehta, Veer-Isha Nu Seemant (2022) as Neeraj Joshi, Hoon Tari Heer (2022) as Dhwani Gautam, Hu ane Tu (2023) as Manan Sagar, and Lagan Special (2024) as Rahul Bhole & Vinit Kanojia.

Puja Joshi in the film ‘Jaysuk Zdpayo’

Television

Puja made her debut with the television debut with the show The Buddy Project (2012-2014) and appeared as Riya on Channel V India.

Poster of the television show ‘The Buddy Project’

She appeared in many Gujarati television shows including Kumkum Na Pagla Padya (2015-2016) as Kumkum on Colors Gujarati and Chutta Chedda Season 2 (2017) as Anjali on Colors Gujarati.

Puja Joshi in the television show ‘Kumkum Na Pagla Padya’ (2015-2016)

She acted in Hindi television shows like Kaal Bhairav Rahasya (2017-2018) as Preeti Prakash on Star Bharat and Internet Wala Love (2018-2019) as Aishwarya on Colors TV.

Poster of the television show ‘Internet Wala Love’ (2018-2019)

Web Series 

Puja made her debut on OTT with the Gujarati web series Benaqaab (2021) as Benaqaab on ShemarooMe.

Puja Joshi in the web series Benaqaab (2021)

She has appeared in various Gujarati web series including Vaat Vaat Ma Returns (2022) as Pahel on ShemarooMe, and Yuddh (2024) as Anahita in ShemarooMe.

Poster of the web series ‘Vaat Vaat Ma’ (2021)

Music Video

Puja appeared in the music video of the song Unko Apne Kareeb Dekha Tha in 2020 produced by music label Zee Music Company.

Puja Joshi in the music video ‘Unko Apne Kareeb Dekha Tha’ (2020)

In 2021, she appeared in the music videos Valamiya 2.0 and Megha.

Poster of the song ‘Megha’

Awards

• 2015: Best Actress Award at the 15th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Stage and Screen Awards

• 2023: GIFA Best Actress Jury Critics for my movie ‘Hoon Tari Heer’
  

  Puja Joshi holding GIFA Best Actress Jury Critics for my movie ‘Hoon Tari Heer’

Facts/Trivia

• In 2014, she was nominated for the Best Debut Actress award at the 14th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Stage and Screen Awards.
  

  Puja Joshi being nominated at the 14th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Stage and Screen Awards

• In 2018, she was nominated as Best Debut Actress at the Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA).

• She is a fitness enthusiast and often shares photos of her gym workouts. Besides the gym, she also enjoys doing Yoga.In an interview, she talked about her fitness mantra and said,
  

  Having great fun while working out, including zumba, dance or other sports other than the gym. Along with all this is eating well, exercising regularly and meditating. Along with all this, drinking 2 to 3 liters of water a day is my fitness mantra.”

  

  Puja Joshi working out

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Anup Upadhyay is an Indian actor famous for his comedic roles in TV shows and movies. He gained fame for playing David Mishra, also known as “Chachaji,” in the Hindi comedy series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! (2015).

Wiki/Biography

Anup Upadhyay was born on 21 May in Ganj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He attended Manohar Bhushan Inter College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He pursued his graduation at University in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. After graduation, He moved to Delhi and began acting in plays with writer Habib Tanvir. He was part of the Naya Theatre Group for a decade.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

There is not much information about his parents and siblings.

Anup Upadhyay with his parents

Wife & Children

Anup got married to Suniti Upadhyay, a teacher on 30 June 2006. Together, they have a daughter, Anushree.

Anup Upadhyay with his wife and daughter

Career

Television

Anup made his acting debut with the television show Yes Boss in 1999; he was part of the show till 2009 and played the role of Sunny on SAB TV.

Poster of the show ‘Yes Boss’

From 2009 to 2014, he played the role of Chhotu Mama in the television show Lapataganj on SAB TV. In 2014, he played the role of Govardhan Dubey in the television show Neeli Chatri Waale on Zee TV from 2014 to 2016. He acted in the television series ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!’ on &TV and played the role of David Mishra, also known as Chachaji.

Anup Upadhyay as Chachaji in the television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!

He was part of the show May I Come In Madam? from 2016 to 2017 on Life OK (now Star Bharat) and played the role of Mr Hitesh/Peon ‘Chedilal.’

Anup Upadhyay in the serial ‘May I Come In Madam’

He played the role of Murarilal Bansal in the television show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai for two years, from 2018 to 2020, on SAB TV.

Anup Upadhyay in the show ‘Jijaji Chhat Par Hai’

In 2020, he acted in the show Excuse Me Maadam, playing the role of Adhbut “Adu” on Star Bharat. He appeared in other television shows including Kulvaddhu (2007) as Sri Mohan Sevak, Bhootwala Serial (2009), Hum Apke Hai In Laws (2013) as Fufaji, Jijaji Chhat Par Koii Hai (2021) as Jaldiram Sharma, and Dancing the Grave (2023) as Shradhananda. In 2023, he became part of the second season of the television series May I Come In Madam?.

Anup Upadhyay in the television show ‘Hum Apke Hai In Laws’ (2013)

Film

Anup debuted in 2003 with the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon in which he played the role of a security guard.

Anup Upadhyay in the film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon

In 2005, he played the role of Tiwari’s interviewer in the film Sehar.

Anup Upadhyay in the film ‘Sehar’ (2005)

In 2008, he played the role of a journalist in Chamku and a teacher in Bhootnath.

Anup Upadhyay in the film Bhootnath

In 2010, he was part of the film ‘Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka.’

Awards, Honours, Achievements

• 2018: Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Indian Television Academy Award for the show Jijaji Chhat Par Hai
  

  Anup Upadhyay posing with the Indian Television Academy Award 2018

• 2020: International Iconic Award for the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
  

  Announcement of Anup Upadhyay winning International Iconic Award 2020

•  2021: International Iconic Award
  

  Anup Upadhyay (left) posing with the International Iconic Award 2021

Favourites

• Food: Pav Bhaji, Cheese Tomato Chilly

• Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi

• Travel Destination(s): Bangalore, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali

Facts/Trivia

• Anup has worked in theatre for two decades. His two favourite plays are Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar.

• In an interview, Anup said he does not have an acting background because he is the only actor in his family. He is commonly known for his funny expressions.

• In 2019, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Indian Television Academy Awards for his role in Jijaji Chhat Par Hai. He was also nominated for Best Male Comic Actor at the 12th Gold Awards.
  

  Announcement of Anup Upadhyay for Indian Television Academy Award 2019 

  

  Anup Upadhyay’s nomination at the 12th Gold Awards

• He has appeared in various TVCs including Paytm and Cherry shoe polish.

• In an interview, he mentioned that his first allowance was 10 paise.

• His first job was with an acting company where he earned Rs. 10 a day as his first wage.

• He shared in an interview that as a child, he stole one rupee from the temple in his house and went to school. He used 50 paise and saved the other 50 paise. When his mother found out, she scolded him.

• He once purchased a lottery ticket and won Rs.20.

• He is a sweet tooth.

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Ojas Pravin Deotale is an Indian archer.

Wiki/Biography

Ojas Pravin Deotale was born in 2002 (age 21 years; as of 2023) in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He attended VT Convent from Narendra Nagar, Nagpur, Chanda Devi Saraf School, Nagpur, Maharashtra, and Siddhivinayak School, Gumgaon, Nagpur. He pursued his higher education in hotel management. As a child, Ojas faced a serious health problem, and their family doctor recommended not to put him under stress. Ojas managed well and looked after himself as he grew up. As a child, he would take apart the brooms at home to make bows and arrows, which made his mother buy new brooms every few days. Before he started archery, he did roller skating and even won medals in various tournaments at the state level in Maharashtra.

Ojas Pravin Deotale as a child

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 6′ 0″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Ojas’ father’s name is Pravin Deotale, who is a snap shooter. His mother’s name is Archana Deotale, who is a former badminton player. His brother’s name is Jatin Deotale.

Ojas Pravin Deotale with his family

Career

Coaching and Training

At the age of 13, in 2015, he discovered archery during a summer camp. Noticing his interest in archery, his parents signed him up at an archery academy in Trimurti Nagar, Nagpur. He trained with Satyajeet Yelne, initially using an Indian bow before moving on to a recurve bow. He later switched academies because the one in Trimurti Nagar didn’t have a target buttress. He joined the A-ZEE Sports Academy, where he trained for 5 to 6 years with NIS Coach Mohammad Zeeshan Rafique. There, he learned about compound archery, started practising it, and became the first player to win a national-level medal in Uttarakhand. Later on, the A-ZEE sports shop paid for Ojas’s equipment because his parents couldn’t afford it then. His parents thought Rs. 90,000 was too much money and wanted to invest it in a business instead. However, his uncle supported him and said not to worry. In an interview, he said,

My uncle gave me Rs 90,000. It was a turning point in my nascent sporting career. Many talented players quit sports as they don’t get timely support. I must consider myself lucky.”

He lived at his coach’s house for over a year, where his coach trained him without charging any fees. He was well-regarded in the academy, so everyone was always willing to help him out. He trained with Coach Mohammad Zeeshan at the A-ZEE Sports Academy. In July 2022, he switched academies and moved to Satara. He started training at Drushti Archery Academy with Coach Pravin Sawant.

Ojas Pravin Deotale during one of his practices

Struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the first lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic, when travelling was restricted, he stayed at his school, Siddhivinayak School. There, he practised on a target buttress that his father had set up for him at the school. He began his training at 5 a.m. with yoga and meditation and ate food brought to him from his home by a school worker named Chaya Rakshak. During the second lockdown in 2021, Ojas rented a room close to the Tajbagh Academy. He later moved to his school and stayed there by himself.

Road to Becoming a World Champion

In 2022, during the Indian Archery Junior team selection in Sonipat, he scored 1,423 and 1,427 out of a total of 1,440 points. He also surpassed the Junior World Record of 1,419 points, which was set by Mike Schloesser in 2014. In December 2022, he took part in the Sharjah 2022 Asia Cup, Leg 3, marking his first appearance for the senior India team. He secured a silver medal individually and a gold medal with his team in the men’s compound event. Before his first game as a senior, he had an accident in Pune where he broke his leg. Despite the broken leg, he managed to pass the fitness test. On 5 August 2023, he made history by becoming the first Indian male archer to win a gold medal in the men’s compound category at the World Archery Championships in Berlin. During the competition, he defeated Poland’s Przemyslaw Konecki with a score of 148-144 in the quarterfinals and overcame the previous world champion, Dutch archer Mike Schloesser, in the semifinals. In the final round, Deotale scored a perfect 150, winning over Poland’s Lukasz Przybylski by 150-149. In 2023, he was ranked at number 9 in the world.

Ojas Pravin Deotale after becoming the World Champion

Medals

National Games

• 2022: Silver in Individual category (Gujarat)

• 2022: Bronze in Team in category (Gujarat)

Ojas Pravin Deotale after winning National Games 2022

Asia Cup

• 2022: Silver in individual category (Sharjah)

• 2022: Gold in team category (Sharjah)

Ojas Pravin Deotale after winning Asia Cup 2022

• 2023: Gold in Compound Men’s category (Hangzhou)

Ojas Pravin Deotale (centre) posing with Gold in the Compound Men’s category

• 2023: Gold in Mixed Team Compound category (Hangzhou)

Ojas Pravin Deotale posing with Gold in Mixed Team Compound category

• 2023: Gold in Men’s Team Compound category (Hangzhou)

Ojas Pravin Deotale posing with Gold in the Men’s Team Compound category

NTPC Senior National Archery Championship

• 2023: Silver in Individual category (Gujarat)

• 2023: Silver in Team event (Gujarat)

Ojas Pravin Deotale posing at NTPC Senior National Archery Championship

World Cup

• 2023: Gold in the Mix-Team category (Antalya)

Ojas Pravin Deotale after winning Gold in Mix-Team category (Antalya)

• 2023: Gold in the Mix-Team category (Shanghai)

Ojas Pravin Deotale after winning Gold in the Mix-Team category in the World Cup

• 2023: Bronze in Team category (Medellín)

Ojas Pravin Deotale after winning Bronze in the Team category in the World Cup

Award

• 2023: Arjuna Award

Ojas Pravin Deotale holding Arjuna Award

Facts/Trivia

• In an interview, his father mentioned that Ojas didn’t have friends, wasn’t keen on watching TV, and barely used social media. His main aim was to stay concentrated on achieving his dream of earning a medal for India.

• During his spare time, he enjoys reading the life stories of Abdul Kalam and Sachin Tendulkar.

• He loves dogs a lot and has a pet dog named Simba.
  

  Ojas Pravin Deotale with his pet

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